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militia

[mi-lish-uh] / mɪˈlɪʃ ə /
NOUN
citizen soldiers
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The militia that the U.S. worked with at Al Tanf has joined forces with Syria’s government.

From The Wall Street Journal

Iran has expressed willingness to discuss its nuclear program but has refused to end enrichment of uranium, a key U.S. demand, and to discuss its missile program or support for regional militias in the talks.

From The Wall Street Journal

Iranian officials also balked at the initially agreed upon venue for the talks—in Turkey—and their format—a regional gathering to discuss nuclear issues but also missiles and militia support.

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While Iran wants only to discuss its nuclear program, the U.S. seeks a wider range of subjects including the nuclear program, Iran’s ballistic missiles and sponsorship of militia groups in the region.

From The Wall Street Journal

Ghassan al-Dheini, head of the militia, was quoted in Israeli media on Monday as saying his unit would play "an important security role regarding entry and exit through the Rafah crossing".

From BBC